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Best New Jersey Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 180 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 55,258 students in New Jersey. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Jersey.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in New Jersey include Delbarton School, Don Bosco Preparatory High School, and Academy Of The Holy Angels.
The average tuition cost is $11,831, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,784.
99% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 180

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 180

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in New Jersey (2026)

Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child Photo
Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child
Gr: 7-12 | 319 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 38
All-girls (Catholic)
44 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 522-8100
(7)
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Pope John XXIII High School Photo
Pope John XXIII High School
Gr: 8-12 | 594 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
28 Andover Rd
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-6126
(2)
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St. Thomas Aquinas High School Photo
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 29
Catholic
1 Tingley Ln
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 549-1108
(2)
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Map of Academy Of Our Lady At St. Catharine
Academy Of Our Lady At St. Catharine
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
180 Rodney St
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-0622
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Academy Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
10 County Road
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 567-6491
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Academy Of Saint Elizabeth Photo
Academy Of Saint Elizabeth
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 12
All-girls (Catholic)
2 Convent Rd
Convent Station, NJ 07961
(973) 219-9762
(5)
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Academy Of Saint Paul
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
187 Wyckoff Ave
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-1108
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Academy Of The Holy Angels
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13
All-girls (Catholic)
315 Hillside Ave
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-7822
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Aquinas Academy Photo
Aquinas Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 248 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
388 South Livingston Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-1587
(1)
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Assumption Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 2
Meredith And Jacques Sts
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-8721
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Assumption Of The Bvm School
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
Catholic
63 Macculloch Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 538-0590
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Bishop Eustace Prep School Photo
Bishop Eustace Prep School
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 32
Catholic
5552 Route 70
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-2160
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Bishop Schad Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
Catholic
922 E Landis Ave
Vineland, NJ 08360
(856) 691-4490
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Christ The Teacher Academy Photo
Christ The Teacher Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
359 Whiteman St
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 944-0421
(4)
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Christian Brothers Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
All-boys (Catholic)
850 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 747-1959
(1)
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De Paul Catholic High School Photo
De Paul Catholic High School
Gr: 8-12 | 473 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 38
Catholic
1512 Alps Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-3702
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Delbarton School
Gr: 7-12 | 644 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 5
All-boys (Catholic)
230 Mendham Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 538-3231
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Don Bosco Preparatory High School Photo
Don Bosco Preparatory High School
Gr: 9-12 | 803 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 69
All-boys (Catholic)
492 N. Franklin Turnpike
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 337-8003
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Donovan Catholic High School Photo
Donovan Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 641 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 24
Catholic
711 Hooper Ave
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-8801
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Map of Hoboken Catholic Academy
Hoboken Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
555 7th St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 963-9535
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in New Jersey?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in New Jersey include Delbarton School, Don Bosco Preparatory High School, and Academy Of The Holy Angels.
How many private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in New Jersey?
180 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in New Jersey.
How much do private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in New Jersey?
The average tuition cost is $11,831, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,784.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in New Jersey?
New Jersey private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 37% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in New Jersey?
99% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
180
Private Schools
55,258
Students
$11,831
Avg. Tuition
37%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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